Joy C Spence

call and ended her earthly journey. She is now in Gods embrace reunited with her

husband of over 50 years Gerald.

Joy was born in San Jose at San Jose hospital where 20 some years later her children

would be born. Joy was very active in San Jose life, attending Lincoln High School,

belonging to San Jose Rainbow #5, filling several different offices and serving as

Worthy Advisor, attending San Jose State where her social affiliation was Beta

Gamma Chi, during the war years working at Moffitt Field and then marrying Gerald

Spence at Trinity Episcopal Church in 1946.

She had two sons and was very active in their growing up. She was a Den Mother,

Room Mother, PTA officer. Joy could always be counted on for team transportation

and snacks. She was an integral part of the Cambrian Park DeMolay mothers group.

After her sons graduated from high school, Joy went back to San Jose State, finished

her degree, earned a teaching credential, earned a Masters Degree, and taught Home

economics at West Valley, Ohlone, and San Jose State Colleges. While at San Jose

State, Joy created a very popular, and when she retired from teaching no longer

available class, the History of Fashion. She was also very active as Mother advisor

for San Jose Rainbow #5. She was a life member of Fraternity Chapter of Eastern

Star where she earned a 50-year award. She was a driving force amongst the

volunteers at the San Jose Historical Museum working tirelessly with Portraits of the

Past presentation group, and was responsible for restoring the wedding dress

collection. Joy was a member of the Santa Clara Chapter of the Daughters of the

American Revolution, where she served as Chapter Regent from 2004-2006. She

was exceptionally active with her grandchildren in the Children of the American

Revolution, going on Summer Tour with them for a number of summers.

She is survived by her sons James and Gregory, daughter-in-law Billie, Grand

daughter Victoria Lyne Putzer and her husband Rob, step Great Granddaughters

Alexis and Skyla, Grandson William Gerald and his wife Adair, Great Grandchildren

Lennox and William.

There will be a graveside service at Oak Hill Memorial Park. A celebration of her life

will be held sometime in January 2020.